DPF Solutions

The exhaust emissions standards for new cars have required a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) in the exhaust of diesel cars since 2009. Cars before 2009 may have one fitted too (mainly after 2005, so please call your dealership or check online to see if a DPF has been fitted to your vehicle).

DPFs catch particles of soot in the exhaust. However, they have to be emptied regularly to maintain performance. This is called 'regeneration' - where the collected soot is burnt off at high temperature to leave only a tiny ash residue.

Vehicle regeneration is done in two ways, on motorway-type runs, when exhaust temperature is high enough to burn off the soot or through the engine management computer (ECU) making small adjustments to increase the exhaust temperature and initiate regeneration when build up gets to 45%.

If you fail to regenerate your vehicle, soot will continue to build up. When your vehicle reaches around 75% build up of soot, you can expect to see other warning lights come on and lack of vehicle power.

At this point you'll need to take the car to a dealer (or possibly an independent) for regeneration or replacement filter. Replacement can cost in excess of £1000. We can offer several viable alternatives, which may save hundreds of pounds!

Dont pay dealer prices

We can offer DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Solutions, starting at around £500.00

Our options are more cost effective than those offered by main dealers, and can sometimes be a long term solution.

DPF cleaning may be offered by some companies. This is normally ONLY a short term cure, with symptoms returning.

At the same time, we can also remap your ECU for improved performance and fuel economy, should you request it.

Note: Many services offer to remove DPFs which may be cheaper, however, this is frequently only for the software removal or the process may not be done to comply with UK MOT legislation.